Loyola Marymount University Athletics

2026 SEASON (LMU) Incoming freshman for the 2026 season.

HIGH SCHOOL 
Graduated from Vasquez High School in June 2025. Played pitcher and first base for four years under Head Coach Sheldon Sparks in the Heritage League. Earned varsity letters as a sophomore, junior, and senior, and served as team captain during his junior and senior years. Named All-League/Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Touched 96 mph as a junior and gave up only four hits combined during his junior and senior years. Earned Vasquez Pitcher of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player of the Year honors. Was named Valedictorian and received the 2025 AV Press Future Leader Award, and was a member of NHS and CSF.

PERSONAL 
Grew up in Acton, California and intends to major in Business. Parents are Dawn Schneider, who competed in track and field at Michigan State (1992-96), and William Schneider. Has two sisters, Myra (20) and Vivian (16). Myra competed in women's soccer at the University of Oregon (2023), University of Kentucky (2024), and University of Illinois (2025).

WHY LMU? 
"I loved the coaching staff, and the location of the school."